Animal Services

Mission

Provide enforcement of municipal and state laws regarding animal services

Provide for the registration of all dogs and cats within the city

Provide temporary care and housing for impounded animals

Respond effectively and efficiently to all animal bite cases

Test for rabies when warranted

Trapping

Animal Services provides humane live traps for trapping small nuisasnce wildlife and stray animals. Traps are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please fill out the Trap Request Form and calling before stopping by the Animal Shelter to reserve a trap is recommended.

Report Animal Cruelty

If you witness animal cruelty, please report it to either of the following authorities:

Crime Stoppers - (281) 342-8477 or (713) 222-8477

Missouri City Police Department - (281) 403-8700

Shelter Visits

Please call (281) 403-8707 to schedule an appointment to visit the Animal Shelter.

Did You Know?

Missouri City city ordinance requires all dogs and cats over the age of four (4) months to be vaccinated every year for rabies.

City ordinance requires all dogs and cats over the age of four (4) months to be registered with Missouri City Animal Services.

City ordinance allows for any dog or cat not showing evidence of being vaccinated or city registration to be subject to impound by the Animal Services Division.

Any person in Missouri City who owns and houses a dog that has received "guard dog training" must register the animal with the Animal Services Division.

It is unlawful for any person to allow their dog to run at large.

There is no park within the Missouri City city limits that permits dogs to run at large.

Missouri City ordinance limits the number of dogs and cats to be kept in an owners possession at one time. You may have 4 animals per household.